Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| Rastislav Szabó | Rastislav Szabó | manager | Stewart Anderson | Stewart Anderson | |||||||||||||||||
| Eben Dugbatey | E. Dugbatey |  | 78 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 74 |  | Gavin James | G. James | ||||||||
| Sebastian Barkero | S. Barkero |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Dario Monetta | D. Monetta | |||||||||
| Stephen King | S. King |  | 70 | D | | 3 | | | D | 70 |  | Damian Molinier | D. Molinier | ||||||||
| Nicholas Goldberg | N. Goldberg | | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 | | Frederico Pirri | F. Pirri | |||||||||
| Bart Bertjens | B. Bertjens |  | 73 | D | | 5 | | M | 78 | | Liam Croft | L. Croft | |||||||||
| Norman Unsworth | N. Unsworth | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Graeme Hendrie | G. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Danny Prior | D. Prior | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 84 |  | Moustapha El-Karkouri | M. El-Karkouri | |||||||||
| Enzo Panucci | E. Panucci | | 71 | M | | 8 | | M | 78 | | Djezon Ajas | D. Ajas | |||||||||
| Bjšrn Van Den Bergh | B. Van Den Bergh | | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 78 | | Lomano Tiler | L. Tiler | |||||||||
| Graham Guppy | G. Guppy | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 |  | Frederico Oliveira | F. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Billy Dickov | B. Dickov | | 76 | A | | 11 | | A | 78 | | Stuart Royce | S. Royce | |||||||||
| Miguel Delgado | M. Delgado | | 77 | M | | 12 | | D | 71 |  | Gunther Grun | G. Grun | |||||||||
| David Lopes | D. Lopes | | 79 | M | | 13 | | M | 73 | | John Rankin | J. Rankin | |||||||||
| Guilherme Teixeira | G. Teixeira | | 73 | A | | 14 | | A | 74 | | Craig Mcgreal | C. Mcgreal | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Reading. A crowd of 19,309 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Kasper.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Kasper.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off and get the match underway!
2.02
0-0Graeme Hendrie threads a neat ball through to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
3.41
1-0Stephen King passes the ball forward to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Guppy. Graham Guppy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Graham Guppy scores for Oxford United!!
6.44
Stephen King flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Panucci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enzo Panucci flicks a high pass forward. Danny Prior collects the pass. Danny Prior makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.58
1-0Moustapha El-Karkouri comes in with a late challenge on Danny Prior. The referee calls over Moustapha El-Karkouri and warns him to calm down! Danny Prior stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.22
1-0Damian Molinier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Pirri. Frederico Pirri makes a simple pass to Liam Croft. Liam Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.04
1-0Billy Dickov hits a low pass to Graham Guppy. Graham Guppy plays a quick one-two with Danny Prior and rushes in on goal... Graham Guppy comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but is blocked by Moustapha El-Karkouri.
28.51
1-0Graeme Hendrie catches Nicholas Goldberg on the ankles. The referee calls over Graeme Hendrie and shows him a yellow card! Nicholas Goldberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.14
Frederico Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Hendrie who brings the ball under control. Graeme Hendrie knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.15
1-1Bart Bertjens hits a low pass to Danny Prior. Danny Prior brings the ball forward. Danny Prior makes a probing pass between the defence to Norman Unsworth. Norman Unsworth comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
39.38
Damian Molinier kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce lofts in a cross ball towards Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eben Dugbatey punches it away to safety.
42.26
Bjšrn Van Den Bergh threads a neat ball through to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
44.47
Frederico Pirri knocks the ball forward to Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United have changed their lineup with Guilherme Teixeira replacing Graham Guppy. Reading appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Oxford United kick off the second half!
47.43
Nicholas Goldberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen King. Stephen King knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira plays a scrappy one-two with Norman Unsworth and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Guilherme Teixeira provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.06
1-1Moustapha El-Karkouri clumsily knocks into Nicholas Goldberg. Moustapha El-Karkouri is shown the yellow card! Nicholas Goldberg gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.48
Moustapha El-Karkouri takes the throw-in. Graeme Hendrie knocks the ball forward to Liam Croft. Liam Croft whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce powers a header at goal. Eben Dugbatey punches it away to safety.
54.10
Sebastian Barkero plays the ball forward to Enzo Panucci. Enzo Panucci surges forward with the ball. Enzo Panucci shoots from long range but it is miles over!
57.49
Lomano Tiler laces a through ball forward to Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
60.21
1-1Reading have made a substitution with Craig Mcgreal replacing Stuart Royce .
63.54
Moustapha El-Karkouri sees space and advances. Moustapha El-Karkouri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.02
Craig Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Liam Croft. Liam Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Eben Dugbatey gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
72.50
Frederico Pirri makes a probing pass to Liam Croft. Liam Croft passes the ball forward to Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Eben Dugbatey. Excellent save.
73.32
1-1Moustapha El-Karkouri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal puts a great ball through. Lomano Tiler runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.24
Reading have made a substitution with John Rankin replacing Graeme Hendrie .
78.29
Dario Monetta gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Moustapha El-Karkouri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
83.48
Djezon Ajas decides to run forward with the ball. Djezon Ajas knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Oliveira. Frederico Oliveira whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Eben Dugbatey, sees it late!! Goal for Reading!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eben Dugbatey (GK)
9
2. Sebastian Barkero (DEF)
7
3. Stephen King (DEF)
7
4. Nicholas Goldberg (DEF)
6
5. Bart Bertjens (DEF)
6
6. Norman Unsworth (MID)
6
7. Danny Prior (MID)
7
8. Enzo Panucci (MID)
7
9. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh (ATT)
6
10. Graham Guppy (ATT)
8
11. Billy Dickov (ATT)
7
12. Miguel Delgado (MID)
0
13. David Lopes (MID)
0
14. Guilherme Teixeira (ATT)
6
1. Gavin James (GK)
7
2. Dario Monetta (DEF)
6
3. Damian Molinier (DEF)
6
4. Frederico Pirri (DEF)
7
5. Liam Croft (MID)
6
6. Graeme Hendrie (MID)
7
7. Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID)
7
8. Djezon Ajas (MID)
8
9. Lomano Tiler (ATT)
9
10. Frederico Oliveira (ATT)
9
11. Stuart Royce (ATT)
6
12. Gunther Grun (DEF)
0
13. John Rankin (MID)
6
14. Craig Mcgreal (ATT)
6